As my 34th Birthday approaches in a couple of weeks, I seem to be reflecting with my girlfriends more than ever.... (some approaching and some well into their thirties and fourties). We have discussed what is expected of us; children, relationships, financial status, social media presence, and even the pressure to look a certain way and under a certain age- we have outrageously unrealistic expectations put on us and it seems to only get harder with age. With Instagram being so powerful and sovereign today, it also seems to be near impossible NOT to compare ourselves to endless women’s lives that we scroll through on the daily.

With this being said, I decided to put together an intimate meditation and therapy workshop with my friend Nicole Divell, @radicaldivellopment, based around the stigmas of women and what is expected of us. The goal of this workshop is to further create a community and conversation for us women to feel that we are not alone in making our (albeit sometimes different from others’) own life choices and to guide each other in whatever we may be struggling with in our lives today.

This workshop took place on Tuesday, August 13th at the beautiful POA Studio from 7-9pm.

Founder of Fitness by Jacflash, Jaclyn Genovese and Nicole Divell (ICF and CHCA Certified) will lead this 2 hour meditation and group coaching session. Nicole has a background in Journalism and Communications, and has traveled and worked in many realms that have opened her eyes to the truth of the human experience.

"All we have is today" is a statement Nicole lives by to alleviate the pressure of "getting it all done" in a world where it never seems to be enough. We are either thriving or suffering, living or learning, choosing love or choosing fear. Nicole started her health and wellness and life coaching journey two years ago and is determined to create conversation around introspective change as a means to live our most authentic life.

Nicole lead us in a meditation and a group discussion about STIGMAS. Beauty. Body Image. Fertility. Aging. Social Presence. Sexuality. Lifestyle Choices. Everything that us as women are constantly dealing with/fearing and feeling.

This Group Coaching Sequence was based around BELIEFS. What are we believing in for all ofthis pressure to even be real? Once we can shift the belief, we can shift the ideaof lack. Once we shift the idea of lack, we become more in the present state. This can be applied to; I donʼt feel beautiful enough. I donʼt feel skinny enough. I donʼt feel visible in the world. I donʼt feel I'm where I should be. I want more for my life and donʼt know how to get it. I donʼt want to be alone. I'm afraid I wonʼt have a family. I'm afraid they are judging me. ANYTHING and EVERYTHING will be brought into discussion this evening.

On Sunday, April 8th we heated up our BOOTY workout series with a shoulders burner. Squats, presses, dumbbell raises and more!
Extra spacial thank you to our assistant trainers Jordanna Langill and Jacie Sublett.

And thank you to all of the beautiful women who keep coming out week after week and for everyone who came out for the first time, we are beyond appreciative of every single one of you!

One lucky raffle prize winner also won one week free of meals from One Life Meals.

Rachael Hunt, who is the founder of GlutenFreedomInc.com, a site dedicated to cooking, dining, traveling and living gluten-free also joined us for a half hour talk.

Rachel has become a useful resource for those looking for solutions to their gluten-free lifestyle. She is the co-host of a weekly podcast, Vibe Tribe Wellness, where she interviews guests on various topics within the health & wellness space, inspiring listeners on their journey to living a more holistic life. Rachael is also passionate about leading a balanced life through regular fitness, eating whole foods, and practicing mindfulness and self-care regularly.

During this workshop, Rachael will be teaching us not only what gluten actually is (does anyone even really know?!) but, also going over the common side affects of gluten sensitivities, mis-conceptions about being gluten-free. Rachael will also be giving us some advice on how she pursued her passion and made it a career!

Follow her @glutenfreedomrach // @thisisvibetribe

Our Sunday trainer Lara Marquez then lead us in another killer booty and chest workout!